Operational Leadership Graduate Programme – Meat Processing

targetjobs UK; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount Scheme

Educational Assistance/ L&D

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Kepak Merthyr is launching an Operational Graduate Programme aimed at developing future leaders in the meat industry. The role offers hands-on learning across the entire production process, with rotations through procurement to sales and a strong focus on presenting outcomes to stakeholders.

G raduates will gain 90% factory-floor experience and 10% office-based work at the outset, with ongoing development, mentorship, and opportunities to rotate across UK/Ireland sites.

Qualifications

• Educational background open to graduates from all disciplines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people of different nationalities and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Process Learning: Rotate through various operational departments to gain hands-on experience of every role and a deep understanding of each stage of the production process.
• Presentation and Reporting: At the end of each rotation, present the acquired knowledge and insights to demonstrate an understanding of the operations.
• Operational Involvement: Actively participate on the factory floor, learning each work station and the processes involved producing our products.
• People Management: Develop skills in managing diverse teams and leadership in a labour-intensive environment.
• Continuous Improvement: Engage in projects such as data gathering, writing SOPs, process improvements, and customer-specific projects.

Skills

Numerical Proficiency

Work Ethic

Process Management

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Open to graduates from all disciplines

Job description

Kepak Merthyr is launching an Operational Graduate Programme aimed at developing future leaders in the meat industry. The role offers hands-on learning across the entire production process, with rotations through procurement to sales and a strong focus on presenting outcomes to stakeholders.

G raduates will gain 90% factory-floor experience and 10% office-based work at the outset, with ongoing development, mentorship, and opportunities to rotate across UK/Ireland sites.